Check out these great pictures from the Southern California Leadership Council meeting. I felt the meeting was productive and the discussion timely. I appreciate being part of the process to improve our economy.

 

Here are some pictures from the Vista Library’s Grand Re-opening. There were book giveaways for kids, music, crafts, food, and the dedication of a new sculpture, “Climbing into Adventure.” I had the wonderful privilege of participating in the ceremony and best of all meeting some of the library patrons.

 

Fallbrook's 26th annual Avocado Festival enjoyed another very successful year. Tens of thousands of Avocado lovers strolled down Main Street in Fallbrook and enjoyed music, food, entertainment, activities for the kids and great shopping. I took part in the guacamole tasting contest, one of my favorite contests to judge.

 

 

 

Thanks to the Friends of the Fallbrook Library and the County of San Diego, there is a brand new flagpole at the Fallbrook Library. Here are some of the pictures from the dedication ceremony.

 

In my state of North County speech, I spoke about economic development, land use, transportation, and public safety. You can view the entire text of my speech here.

 

On Wednesday, February 8, I attended the State of the County address at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. Here I am with Undersheriff Ed Prendergast.

 

On Saturday, January 28, I participated in the dedication of Miramar National Cemetery's Avenue of Flags. It was a patriotic event and a memorable day for me.

 

 

 

 

On Monday, December 19, I took some of my staff on a tour of North San Diego County.

 

 

 

 

 

I spoke at the demolition of an old County building. In its place we will construct a beautiful waterfront park. Ground will break next spring with an expected completion date of 2013/2014.

 

Chairman Horn took a picture with three chairmen after the County approved a landmark agreement. From left to right: Chairman Bo Mazzetti, Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians; Chairman Bill Horn; Chairman Daniel Tucker, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation; and Chairman Allen Lawson, San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians

 

Volunteers remove the rare Australian cycad plant from the former Fallbrook library site.

 

Supervisor Horn and Library Director Jose Aponte prepare to bury the time capsule at the new Fallbrook Library.

 

Supervisor Horn offering to send the San Diego County budget team to Sacramento on how to manage the state budget.

 

Supervisor Horn and Fallbrook community benefactor Arlene Ingold working to build a new library in Fallbrook.

 

Supervisor Horn and Fallbrook Village Association President Vince Ross display the new sign to Fallbrook’s Historic Downtown Business District.

 

Supervisor Horn discusses fire safety with New South Wales Minister of Emergency Services, The Honorable Steve Whan, and San Diego County Sheriff William Gore.

 

Supervisor Horn joins others at the County Administration Center for the National Day of Prayer.

 

Congressman Darrell Issa, Supervisor Bill Horn and President & CEO Gary Knight at the San Diego North Economic Development Council's 2010 Meet the Elected Officials Luncheon.

 

Supervisor Horn presents a proclamation to Manny Ortega, coordinator for the Senior Volunteers of the Volunteer Sheriff’s Department in Fallbrook, alongside Undersheriff Bill Gore.

 

Supervisor Horn hosted a leadership meeting with 28 North County fire marshals and fire chiefs to move forward on regional fire protection.

 

Supervisor Horn is recognized as a Jeremiah Milbank Society member by CEO Shelly Anguiano of the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos.

 

Supervisor Horn with Chief George Lucia of the Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department thanking Chief Lucia for his leadership.

 

In honor of the 65th Anniversary of the end of World War II, Supervisor Horn and Supervisor Cox honored Veterans, including Jerry Coleman, a former Marine Corps pilot and baseball great with a proclamation.

Photo by: Melissa Jacobs
Creative Keepsakes Photography

 

Supervisor Horn and Sheriff Kolender at the grand opening of the 4S Ranch Sheriff’s substation.

 

Supervisor Horn at the official opening of Miracle Field at San Dieguito Park, Southern California’s first fully accessible baseball field.

 

Supervisor Horn presents a proclamation honoring the Boy Scouts of America.

 

Supervisor Horn and members of the Visions of Children Foundation to support “Concert for a Cure” event.

 

Sheriff Bill Kolender and Supervisor Bill Horn stand in front of the county’s second firefighting and safety helicopter, permanently based in Fallbrook.